Mungret/St Pauls GAA Club Notes:
U14 Camogie:
Hard luck to our Shannon team who lost the shield County semi final in Killeedy against the hosts on a wet and windy Saturday morning. Our girls dominated much of the 1st half but things took a slight turn in the latter half of the second time, which Killeedy pulling away with the win. The Shannon Team were led by captain Orlaith Hinchey and the game was ably refereed by Seanie Gleeson.
U8 Camogie:
When our U8s aren’t training at MSPCamogie HQ they can be found either hosting or attending blitz’s anywhere from Ballingarry to Pallasgreen and everywhere in between! All this game time is doing them the world of good. We have fantastic numbers at this age and isn’t it great to see! Can you spot your fierce little camogie player in any of these pictures? Check out our Facebook page for the full reel!
Intermediate Ladies Football:
Mungret St. Pauls 0-10 Knockainey 0-9
Huge congratulations to our Intermediate Ladies Football team on winning the County final on Sunday 6th October in Cappamore GAA pitch. It was an incredible game of football and a very close game from the very beginning. Knockainey got off to a great start, leading with a score of 0-4 to 0-1 in the first 15 minutes however it would be last time they would have the lead. The Mungret girls answered with 5 points in a row before Knockainey got two quick points before half time, meaning the teams were level with 6 points a piece. The U8, U10 and U12 teams from Mungret and Knockainey put on a brilliant display of football at half time which was a very welcomed distraction from a nail biting first half. Both teams had a number of opportunities to score in the first 15 minutes of the second half but neither full back line nor goalie was going to let any ball past them. However, Mungrets Claire Coughlan changed the game with a wonderful point putting them back in the lead. Knockainey answered this point quickly but Mungret grabbed the lead with 5 minutes to go and stayed a point up for the remainder of the game. A single point was all that stood between these two teams and the sense of relief, joy and pride from the Mungret supporters and team could be felt by all when the final whistle blew. Mungret Ladies have been chasing this title for a long time and the wait is finally over. There have been so many games over the last few years where the win has just slipped through their fingers by a point. This year however, was always going to be different. The commitment shown by this team who set themselves one goal this year, to be the County Champions, was uncontested. Nothing was going to stop this team from watching their fantastic leader and captain Áine Ryan from lifting the cup. Another highlight was Mungret’s Carol Bateman receiving the ‘Player of the Match’ award for her outstanding performance in goals. This group have been an absolute joy to watch all year and they are incredible role models for the club’s younger players. Wishing them all the best in the munster semi-final scheduled for Saturday 26th October. Also, wishing our Junior B team the best of luck on Friday 11th October in their semi-final against Gerald Griffins in Rathkeale at 7pm.
A special thank you to everyone who came out to support this team throughout the year, it never went unnoticed. Many thanks to the referee on the day Seán Carey and to Cappamore GAA pitch for the use of their facilities. Hard luck to the Knockainey team and management, we would like to wish you all the best for the future. A very special mention to the following people whose contribution, dedication, time and commitment in helping this team achieve their goal has been instrumental John Horgan, Dave Foley, Peter O’Donovan, Liam O’Connell, Siobhán Horgan, Liz Morgan, Mary Murphy, Catherine Murphy, Dylan Kenny and Brian Moran.
2024 County Intermediate Champions: Carol Bateman, Áine Ryan (Captain), Sarah Horgan, Caoimhe O’Neill, Laura Dunne, Grainne McKenna, Claire Coughlan, Niamh O’Keeffe, Jillian Buckley, Jayne Casey, Clare O’Meara, Mairead Clancy, Cameryn Moloney, Katie O’Mahoney, Yvette Moynihan, Fiona Morrissey, Shannon Burke, Emma O’Rourke, Niamh Crowley, Aoife Morrissey, Jenni O’Malley, Megan O’Malley, Lisa Reilly, Áine Aherne, Róisín O’Connor, Justine Kennelly, Róisín Duffy, Laura Hanlon, Anna Mcguigan Orlagh Burke, Siadbh Redmond, Molly Tobin and Áine Murphy.
U-16 Ladies Football:
Well done to the Super 16’s white team who captured the shield in the County final last weekend against a strong Ballylanders side. A fantastic team performance all round, the backs were very tight and gave little or nothing away. The 2 midfielders were absolutely flyin it going from end to end. And the forwards were just mighty never giving up. Half way through the 2nd half exceptional goalkeeping skills were shown by Sophie Mulcahy who showed brilliant bravery by saving a penalty at a crucial time.
Panel Sophie Mulcahy, Sophie McInerney, Zahraa Khan, Ella Hanley, Lucy Barry, Maria Conway, Sophia Neville, Eilís Ní Néil, Niamh Hynes, Emily McKenna
Emma Somers, Isabelle Kenny, Aibhlín Hassett, Holly Meagher, Rosa Harrington, Olivia O’Neill, Madison Stanners, Meabh Ryan, Aodhbha Wardle, Ava Murphy, Aoife Richardson, Aoibhinn Friel, Kate Moloney, Julianne Halpin, Caoimhe Maher.
Management Caitríona Rice, Áine Coughlan, Hugh O’Neill, Will Boyce, James Ryan, John Horgan, Tony Murphy, Kevin Baggott, Pat Galvin.
U-15 Hurling:
Our U-15 hurlers were out this morning in the Crescent Comprehensive where they played an equally matched Ballyshannon Gaels from Donegal. Thank you to the visiting team for a great match and to our players for togging out.
Milford Hospice:
Well done to JJ Harrington who is now feeling the cold as he entrusted his brother, Liam to rid him of his long hair. All in aid of Milford hospice which JJ has currently €4250 raised for it. JJ was supported by his team mates as his hair fell to the ground. It may be perfect timing as he sustained an injury last night at training which we wish him a speedy recovery in.